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FL S0464

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drivers from operating a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction and a posted speed limit of at least 65 miles per hour, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle, preparing to exit, or directed by an official traffic control device
  • Defines "furthermost left-hand lane" as the farthest left lane, but if that lane is a high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lane or a designated left turn lane, the term refers to the lane immediately to the right of it
  • Exempts authorized emergency vehicles and vehicles engaged in highway maintenance or construction operations from the left-lane restriction
  • Violations are classified as noncriminal traffic infractions, punishable as moving violations under Chapter 318
  • Effective date is January 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Interstate Safety

Last Action

Died on Calendar

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy4/14/2023
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development3/28/2023

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